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All meetings and events are open to the public unless otherwise indicated. Monthly meetings are typically the 3rd Saturday of each month. Click any event to view details.
Each meeting has a Trade Item. This is an opportunity to push yourself outside your comfort zone and try something new! The host of each meeting determines the trade item theme, which is included in the event details. Bring a finished piece you are proud of and include it on the table with other member's pieces. After the meeting, members draw numbers to determine who gets which piece on the table.
Each meeting has a 50/50 drawing. To be eligible to win the drawing, you must be an active member, present the previous meeting + current meeting, and have contributed your buck at each of those meetings.
We strive to provide a demonstration of a skill or project along with a hammer-in, where members bringing their own projects to work on in the company of other smiths, at every meeting.
Some members bring their own portable forging setup and tools while others use what is provided by the meeting host.
Our members are always eager to share their knowledge and skill with others.
If you bring children to the meeting, they will be under your supervision, or that of a responsible adult. If they are handling materials or doing ANY work around the shop, they must have appropriate SAFETY EQUIPMENT. THERE IS HOT METAL, SPARKS, AND FIRE PRESENT.
Calendar
Calendar
Upcoming events
Upcoming events
Demonstrating at the Western Missouri Antique Tractor Association Steam & Gas Engine Show
Demonstrating at the Western Missouri Antique Tractor Association Steam & Gas Engine Show
Friday, June 26th through Sunday, June 28th
Western Missouri Antique Tractor Association Steam & Gas Engine Show in Adrian, MO
Wes Andrade will have the club banner. Any members interested in demonstrating at this event, please contact Wes.
The spot will be located under big shade trees and near the Baker's Fans. All fuel types are acceptable (propane, coal, charcoal).
FSBC June 2026 Meeting/Hammer-In
FSBC June 2026 Meeting/Hammer-In
Saturday, June 20th
9am - 3pm
Meeting and hammer-in at Tim Horne's shop in Baldwin City, KS.
Members can bring their own equipment or use approved equipment available at the shop to work on any personal projects during the hammer-in. Hammer-in typically goes until lunch.
Trade Item: Feather J-hook out of angle iron
Lunch: Sloppy joes, potato salad, macaroni salad, chips, cookies, brownies, water
Demo: Tim and/or Larry Hess will be demonstrating how to make a flat circle from 3/4" x 1/4" x 12" flat bar.
All meetings and events are open to the public unless otherwise indicated.
FSBC July 2026 Meeting/Hammer-In
FSBC July 2026 Meeting/Hammer-In
Saturday, July 18th
9am - 3pm
Location: TBD
Members can bring their own equipment or use equipment available at the shop to work on any personal projects during the hammer-in. Hammer-in typically goes until lunch. Meeting typically follows lunch.
Trade Item: TBD
Lunch: TBD
Demo: TBD
All meetings and events are open to the public unless otherwise indicated.
Past events
Past events
FSBC March 2026 Meeting/Hammer-In
FSBC March 2026 Meeting/Hammer-In
Meeting and hammer-in was at Rick Norland's shop in Paola, KS on March 21st. Members who signed up for the gas forge building workshop built their burners with David Bailey.
Trade Item was the 6-inch 1/2" square bar challenge
(For more information/inspiration, visit https://orieldavies.org/whats-on/artist-blacksmithing-the-150mm-challenge)
The club graciously covered lunch costs for a deli sub tray.
Rick demonstrated the multi-strand twist & forge weld he did on his door handle from the February meeting.
FSBC April 2026 Meeting/Hammer-In
FSBC April 2026 Meeting/Hammer-In
Meeting and hammer-in was at Greg Reed's shop in Mayetta, KS on April 18th.
Trade Item was a no-weld anchor sculpture
Greg provided delicious smoked pork, potato salad, pasta salad, and slaw for lunch.
After lunch, Greg demonstrated an integral bolster knife - but pointed out the integral handle concept can carry over to any type of item you want handled.
FSBC May 2026 Gas Forge Workshop Pt2, Meeting & Hammer-In
FSBC May 2026 Gas Forge Workshop Pt2, Meeting & Hammer-In
Meeting and hammer-in was at Harley Davidson's shop in Paola, KS on May 16th.
Members who signed up for the gas forge building workshop learned how to assemble their vessels with David Bailey.
Trade Item was a split cross or square nails.
Lunch was hot dogs & brats cooked over the wood fire.
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